NEW YORK, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures
pointed to a higher open on Monday, putting the S&P 500 within
points of its record high, though investors may have few reasons
to push shares decisively above that level.

* Geopolitical uncertainty will continue to be in focus
after Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich was ousted following
deadly street protests, leaving a potential power vacuum and an
ailing economy. Ukraine's finance ministry said the economy
required $35 billion in foreign aid over the next two years,
with the first tranche needed within two weeks.

* While most U.S. companies have limited direct exposure to
Ukraine, investors worry that the instability in the region
could spread throughout emerging markets.
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